Needlepoint Cosmetics

Ok, here's something you don't see every day—cosmetics packed in needlepoint-themed cosmetic bags!   
https://www.facebook.com/kaffefassettstudio/photos/a.1293531724048674.1073741838.1185596584842189/1304233396311840/?type=3&theater

Here's more about the line of cosmetics and fragrances, makeup bags and cosmetic bags.
http://www.kaffefassett.com/wp-content/uploads/On-Point-fragrance-press-release.pdf

http://kaffefassettfragrance.com/onpoint/

For those who aren't familiar with Kaffe Fasset, he is a master of color and textile design and has created a huge range of tapestry kits in partnership with Ehrman.  If you search the Ehrman website, you'll find the currently available kits from the many he's designed and several videos of Kaffe.  He's the master of color as far as I am concerned.
http://www.ehrmantapestry.com/KaffeFassett.aspx

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright March 12, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

A Video Tour of Rittenhouse Needlepoint

Rittenhouse Needlepoint in Philadelphia has moved to new quarters and the owners have created a video that shows where you can find the shop and all the goodies inside (not least of which is Winnie the Poodle).  Russell and Stephen have big plans for their website and store, and it's fun to hear them talk about what they plan to do in the future.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxrR8j855AE&sns=em

By the way, Melita has recently visited Rittenhouse with her local ANG chapter.  You'll want to hear about her visit here.
https://melitastitches4fun.wordpress.com/2018/03/15/rittenhouse-needlepoint-road-trip/

If you are going to be in Philadelphia soon, make sure you stop by.  If you aren't, visit Rittenhouse's website.
http://myneedlepoint.com

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright March 10, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

A Great Stitch/Thread for Snow

This tip comes to us from Meredith Willet.  Michele of the Bristly Thistle obviously pays attention in class!
https://www.bristlythistle.com/blog/2018/3/7/a-great-stitch-for-snow

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright March 9, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Open Diamonds for Backgrounds

Needlepoint for Fun shows off Open Diamonds stitch, one of my personal favorites, as a background stitch that works most everywhere that a light coverage stitch can go.
http://www.needlepoint-for-fun.com/needlepoint-stitches-for-background.htm

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright March 9, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Chinese Tapestry World

Thanks to Needlepoint Now magazine, I have a link to a beautiful but slightly sad video of a Chinese lady and her apprentice who create intricate needlepoint reproductions of paintings on penelope canvas.  It's a specialized art with a limited audience I expect but it is very beautiful and when you consider they transfer the design after dying the crewel weight wools…!
https://www.shine.cn/feature/art-culture/1802140459/

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright February 16, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.